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FY51 UNZ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,865 mi
Last recorded44,865 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UNZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 44,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,159 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,847 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front wipers split on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,493 miles

rear silencer rusty.

small splits on both wiper blades.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,034 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,644 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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FY51 UNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY51 UNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY51 UNZ registered?

FY51 UNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FY51 UNZ safe to buy?

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